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Jun 10 2014

Board adopts extensive new policy on prescribing controlled substances for pain

 Categories:  Board News The NCMB has adopted a comprehensive new position statement on the subject of treating pain with prescription opioid… Read More…
Jun 10 2014

Making the tough calls: inside the NCMB’s case review process

 Categories:  President’s Message A theme is emerging in my columns for this newsletter, perhaps even for my term as President of the Board: giving insight… Read More…
Jun 6 2014

Free CME on Safe Prescribing of Extended-Release and Long-Acting Opioids

Over the last two decades, the use of opioids for the treatment of chronic, non-cancer pain has increased significantly.… Read More…
May 16 2014

Call for applicants: Serve on the North Carolina Medical Board

The terms of four sitting Medical Board members expire October 31, so now is the time to apply if you have ever considered… Read More…
Apr 25 2014

Board publishes guide to closing medical practices

The NCMB has published a guide to assist licensees who must close their practices, due to retirement or other… Read More…
Apr 23 2014

Board seeks feedback on revised chronic pain policy

The NCMB is seeking feedback from licensees and other interested parties on a draft position statement on the use of… Read More…
Feb 28 2014

Brochure offers assistance to ACA health insurance seekers

Individuals who currently do not have health insurance must enroll no later than March 31 or pay a penalty fee under the… Read More…
Feb 28 2014

Save the date and tell your patients: Drug take-back day set for April 26

The U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration has scheduled the eighth DEA National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day for… Read More…
Feb 28 2014

Quarterly Board Actions Report, Aug-Oct 2013

 Categories:  Board Actions Report View recent Board actions for the months of August, September and October 2013 below. Interested in more recent actions?… Read More…
Feb 28 2014

NCMB bids farewell to former long-serving Board Member; Col. Hector Henry II, MD

 Categories:  Announcements Col. Hector Himel Henry II, MD, a Concord urologist and former member of the Board, died on November 28 from complications… Read More…